Waterfall Hikes Near Valle Crucis, NC

137 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valle Crucis? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valle Crucis. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.2076°N, -81.7861°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valle Crucis

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 32 gauged

30 waterfalls near Valle Crucis have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 63°F

Aft 62°F Sunny
Fri 61°F Sunny
Sat 59°F Sunny
Sun 57°F Sunny
Mon 63°F Sunny Best
Tue 64°F Sunny
Wed 60°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Valle Crucis

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Low · 14 cfs 23rd percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Low · 700 cfs 10th percentile
  3. 3 Carter Falls Low · 700 cfs 10th percentile
  4. 4 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 439 cfs 7th percentile
  5. 5 Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 280 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing · 280 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valle Crucis (11 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Valle Crucis (18 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

8.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

9.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Valle Crucis

Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Watauga Falls in North Carolina, about 142 feet of drop LiDAR

Watauga Falls

5.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

8.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

9.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

15.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

16.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Coon Den Falls in Tennessee, about 338 feet of drop LiDAR

Coon Den Falls

16.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

18 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

21 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Falls of Gouges Creek in North Carolina, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Falls of Gouges Creek

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

28.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

31.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Murphy Falls in North Carolina, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Murphy Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valle Crucis

Are there free waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Valle Crucis, including Abrams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valle Crucis?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Valle Crucis, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valle Crucis?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valle Crucis, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valle Crucis, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Valle Crucis, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valle Crucis?

The shortest waterfall hike near Valle Crucis is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

The tallest waterfall near Valle Crucis is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valle Crucis?

Yes, 32 waterfalls near Valle Crucis have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valle Crucis?

The closest waterfall to Valle Crucis is Dutch Creek Falls, approximately 1 miles away.

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